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How Many People Are Named Ivan?
Estimated people named Ivan living in the U.S. today
122,139
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 148,518
- Peak year: 2004 (3,478 births)
- Estimated living today: 122,139
Ivan by age group — who carries the name today?
Ivan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ivan
Ivan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 148,518 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 122,139 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,798 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ivans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ivan in the US?
An estimated 122,139 people named Ivan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ivan uncommon — about 1 in 2,798 Americans.
Is Ivan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ivan is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ivan most popular?
Ivan peaked in 2004, when 3,478 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ivan?
Ivan ranks #451 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).